How to Design Stylish and Inviting Outdoor Spaces
Summer’s here – and that means it’s time to take the party outside! And it’s time to prepare your outdoor spaces for summer bashes.
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A Revealing Glimpse Behind the Scenes at the Niermann Weeks Lighting Studio
A well-thought-out lighting plan is a key component of the design for any space. Lighting obviously plays an important functional role, but its …
Fabulous Finds from High Point Market, Spring 2019
High Point Market, held in the spring and fall, is the ultimate shopping experience for designers. Over the course of four days last week, I checked …
A. Houck Designs Makes List of Virginia’s Top Designers
I am thrilled to share the exciting news that A. Houck Designs made The LuxPad’s roundup of the 14 Best Interior Designers in Virginia! …
Cocktails, anyone? Designing a Custom Table to Fit the Bill
Handcrafted elements give a room that little something extra. We typically commission a bespoke piece or two for each space we create. If you’ve been …
Great Room Challenge: The Big Reveal
A few weeks ago, I shared a glimpse into our thought-process behind a great-room design we recently completed. If you missed it, you can read the …
High Point Market, Spring 2018: Favorite Finds
High Point Market is always so inspiring. In fact, I made so many exciting discoveries at Spring Market at a couple of weeks ago that I decided to …
High Point Market, Spring 2018: Top Trends and Themes
Twice a year, the quiet town of High Point, North Carolina, plays host to the largest home-furnishings trade show in the world. Industry attendees …
The Transformative Power of Art
Art is often an after-thought. It’s no big surprise really. After all the major decisions and purchases for a room — furniture, rugs, …
Kitchen Goals, Part II: The Selections Process
Last month I shared the plans for a functional redesign of our clients’ kitchen. With our working plan in hand, we moved to the next step …
ELLE DECOR & Dering Hall Team Up for Shopping and More
The Internet is making its mark in the world of design. I often spend my evenings checking out the latest content, posts and pins. Don’t get me …
Innovative Lighting for Living Spaces, Outdoors and In
I was thrilled to participate recently, along with other area designers, in a discussion on Surrounds Landscaping’s blog. Surrounds is one of …
